League News:

Thanks for a Great Season

Thanks to all who made the 2010 Season a success!

Upcoming Events:

Sign-ups and Try-outs

Sign-ups and try-outs will be held on Sept. 11, 2010 at the Fields located at 2270 Crestwood Drive, corner of Root and Crestwood in Crest Hill.

-- Shetland (5 & 6): $50 Sign Up (10am-1pm)
-- Pinto (7 & 8): $80 Try Outs 10am
-- Mustang (9 & 10): $105 Try outs 12:30pm
-- Bronco (11 & 12): $110 Try outs 10:30am
-- Pony (13 & 14): $130 Try outs 1pm Sat. and Sunday. Must attend both days.

Additional child in family fee:
$50 Shetland, $60 Pinto, $85 Mustang, $90 Bronco & $110 Pony

$100 work day fee

To sign-up: $50 deposit and birth certificate is required.

Rain date: Sept. 12, 2010

For more info call Donna 815-744-4054

Shetland Rules 2008

1. This is an instructional league, good sportsmanship must be observed and taught.

2. A continuous batting order will be used and will include all players.

3. One inning will consist of ½ the players batting.

4. There will be a 1:15 minute time limit.

5. No score will be kept.

6. All defensive players will be put on the field.

7. Coaches will pitch four (4) pitches before the tee will be used.

8. If a batter is out at the base, he will not remain on the base.

9. A catcher will be used at the backstop. He must wear a helmet and mask.

10. Each team must clean out their dugout after every game.

11. The home team is responsible for putting the bases up after the last game of the day. They go in the lock box by the 3^rd base dugout.

12. Each manager/coach is responsible for the conduct of their team and fans. Players should be taught and encouraged to show good sportsmanship towards fellow players, coaches and fans.

13. The winning manager is required to submit a score through the website at www.cresthillbaseball.com. List player accomplishments with at least one player from opposing team. This is also advertisement for our sponsors, as we need many new sponsors each year.

14. The home team manager is responsible for getting 2 baseballs per game upstairs in the concession stand before each game. Please keep the baseballs for practice.